Quick answer
Have a wood-burning chimney inspected every year and swept as needed. If you’re buying or selling a home, ask for a closer inspection and find out whether the stove is certified. Stop burning and call a professional if you see a cracked liner, smoke leaking into the room or signs of a past chimney fire.
Companies to compare:A Sweep Above Chimney Services, Alpine Heat & Air, Brown’s Chimney and Air Duct Cleaning, Cascade Chimney Service, FixaFlame, Master’s Touch, Sunset Hearth & Home.
Bend chimney companies to compare
These companies advertise chimney, stove or fireplace service in the Bend area. They are listed alphabetically.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
A Sweep Above Chimney Services
Based in: Bend; serves south to La Pine, Gilchrist and Crescent Lake
Phone: 541-419-3630
Services advertised: Chimney cleaning, wood, pellet and gas service, stove installs, inspections and roof repair
Potential fit: Chimney problems that also involve the roof, or homes south of Bend. It’s a father-and-son team with 30-plus years of experience.
Ask about: Its CCB number, and who handles any roof repair on the chimney flashing.
Alpine Heat & Air
Based in: Redmond; serves Bend
Phone: 541-527-0253
Services advertised: Chimney sweeping with a Level 1 inspection, wood stove installs and repair, and fireplace repair
Potential fit: Homes that want the furnace, heat pump and stove looked after by one company.
Ask about: Travel charges and whether the sweep is certified.
Brown’s Chimney and Air Duct Cleaning
Based in: Bend
License: CCB 260892
Phone: 541-389-1497
Services advertised: Chimney sweeping, gas fireplace repair, caps, gas logs, air duct and dryer vent cleaning, and backflow testing
Potential fit: Pairing a sweep with new caps, gas log work or small repairs.
Ask about: Which masonry repairs it takes on, and how it documents problems it finds.
Cascade Chimney Service
Based in: Bend
License: CCB 196712
Phone: 541-388-3981
Services advertised: Chimney inspection and cleaning, pellet and gas service, dryer vents, heating appliance installs and service plans
Potential fit: A house with a mix of wood, pellet and gas appliances, or anyone who wants online booking.
Ask about: What written inspection form you’ll receive, and whether a service plan would save you money.
FixaFlame
Based in: Central Oregon; owner-operated
License: CCB 258169
Phone: 541-668-5082
Services advertised: Chimney sweeps, wood stove repair, pellet and gas service, and stove installs
Potential fit: A wood stove that needs real repair, such as firebrick, baffles or a catalytic combustor.
Ask about: Parts availability for your stove’s brand and model, and how booking works with one owner-operator.
Master’s Touch
Based in: Central Oregon
License: CCB 197928
Phone: 541-389-8715
Services advertised: Chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspections, and dryer vent and air duct cleaning
Potential fit: Booking a sweep and vent cleaning in a single visit.
Ask about: Whether you get a bundled price and a written condition report.
Sunset Hearth & Home
Based in: Prineville; serves Bend
License: CCB 199575
Phone: 541-447-1793
Services advertised: Certified sweeps, stove and fireplace sales, installation, service and parts
Potential fit: Replacing an old stove and wanting one company to sell, install and service the new one.
Ask about: Drive time and trip charges to Bend, and the install timeline during fall.
Selling or buying? Oregon’s wood stove rule
Under the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Heat Smart program, an uncertified wood stove or fireplace insert must be removed and destroyed when a home is sold. Certified units can stay. Key points from DEQ:
- Who does it: the seller is responsible, unless buyer and seller agree otherwise in writing. In that case the buyer has 30 days after closing.
- The whole property counts: that includes garages and workshops.
- Destroying and reporting: take the disabled unit to a scrap dealer or recycler, keep the receipt, and submit the online removal notification to DEQ. Keep the confirmation, since it may be requested at closing.
- Exempt devices: DEQ’s list includes qualifying antique stoves, cook stoves, gas fireplaces and appliances, masonry heaters and fireplaces, pellet stoves, central wood-fired boilers and saunas.
- Consequences: DEQ says fines start at $750, insurers may void coverage and lenders may delay a sale.
Look for a certification label on the back of the stove and raise it early. See also our guides to home inspections and seller disclosures.
Which chimney inspection do you need?
The NFPA 211 standard describes three inspection levels:
- Level 1: a basic check of readily accessible areas, suited to a chimney in regular use with no changes.
- Level 2: a closer look that often includes a camera through the flue. It’s recommended when a property is sold, after a chimney fire or when the appliance or fuel changes.
- Level 3: used when a serious hazard is suspected and hidden areas must be opened up.
A sweeping removes creosote. It isn’t automatically an inspection, so ask what you’re paying for and whether you’ll receive it in writing.
Getting the most from a stove in Bend
- Book early. Sweeps tend to fill up in fall once people start burning. Late spring or summer is often easier.
- Burn dry wood. Wet wood creates more smoke and creosote. Season it, or use a moisture meter on what you buy.
- Don’t forget the cap. Ask about the chimney cap and spark arrester, which are also part of protecting a home in wildfire country. See our defensible space guide.
- Service pellet and gas units too. Pellet stoves need regular cleaning, and gas units benefit from periodic checks.
- Test your alarms. Keep working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in any home that has a combustion appliance.
How to get comparable quotes
Prices vary with access, roof height and the appliance. Ask each company to confirm:
- Whether the visit includes sweeping, inspection or both
- The inspection level, and whether a camera is used
- What kind of written report or photos you’ll get
- Certifications such as CSIA or NFI for the person doing the work
- CCB number for any repair or install work
- Permit responsibility for a new stove or liner
- Liner size and model for any replacement
- Warranty on repairs and parts
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- A low-cost sweep followed by urgent, expensive repairs with no photos
- A demand to replace a liner without showing the problem
- No CCB number for installation work
- No clarity on whether a stove is certified during a home sale
- A new stove installed with no discussion of clearances or permits
Common questions
What happens to an uncertified wood stove when I sell my home in Oregon?
State law requires it to be removed, destroyed and reported to DEQ when the home is sold, unless it is an exempt device. The seller is responsible unless the buyer and seller agree otherwise in writing.
How often should a chimney be cleaned?
NFPA 211 calls for yearly inspection, and sweeping as needed. How often you actually need sweeping depends on how much you burn, the wood’s moisture and the appliance.
Does a certified stove have to be removed when I sell?
No. DEQ says certified stoves and inserts can remain in the home. Look for the certification label, and keep any documentation you have.
Are pellet stoves and gas fireplaces covered by the removal rule?
DEQ lists pellet stoves and gas fireplaces and appliances among the exempt devices. They still benefit from regular service.
What are signs I should stop using my chimney?
Stop if you have smoke entering the room, a suspected chimney fire, cracked or broken flue pieces, or a CO alarm. Have a qualified professional inspect it before using it again.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.